Hannah Downie
Reservoir,VIC
Summary
As the Nurse Unit Manager for the Emergency Department, I have proven my ability to work within the multidisciplinary team and alongside key stakeholders to support the team achieve a shared vision lead by Northern Health's values of safe, kind, together and keeping our community well.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency Department
Northern Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Oversaw recruitment efforts and education support within the nursing team selecting candidates who would contribute positively to the team dynamic
- Increased staff retention rates by fostering a positive work culture focused on professional growth and development.
- Managed budgetary concerns within the nursing unit, carefully allocating resources and controlling costs.
- Leading the unit with local policies and procedures under the NSQHS Standards, responsible for the safe, efficient and effective leadership and management of the department, as well as patient outcomes
- Leadership - delegates, coordinates and supervises the unit
- Strategic and Project Management Leadership - implemented key ideas to improve patient flow, staff wellbeing and development and patient outcomes
Nurse Unit Manager - Chest Pain Evaluation Unit
The Northern Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Commencement of VVED/AV pathway allowing patients to bypass ED and arrive to the unit as a direct admission
- Initiation of Heart for a Nurse - Mentorship program whereby junior nurses are supported by a senior nurse
- Organisation-wide Contribution- demonstrates commitment to organisation change
- Diversity and Inclusion - commits to principles and person-centred care and embed these principles in service provision
- Work with consumers to improve the safety and quality of services
- Commenced a Discharge Follow-up Program whereby nurses will contact patients and ensure they are understanding and following their discharge plan
- Innovation and Culture Change - promotes physical and psychosocial environment that promotes safety and wellness of staff
- Rostering - deliverance of timely rosters that encourage work/life balance
Paediatric/Emergency Clinical Support Nurse - Emergency Department
The Northern Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Working clinically at the bedside to support staff and encouraging them to reach clinical decisions within their scope of practice
- Liase with CNE and NUM to identify learning needs of staff and areas for clinical improvement
- Promoting and assisting staff to complete their mandatory training
- Helped developed a Paediatric Upskilling for RNDIV1 framework within the Emergency Department to help strengthen clinical skills
- With support and guidance of CNE, continue to contribute to educational programs and relevant assessments
- Provide feedback and encourage reflective practice for staff, formally and informally
- Encourage staff to participate with education both internal and external
Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency Department
The Northern Hospital
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided support during organisational transitions such as through COVID19 or changes in leadership by maintaining open lines of communication with staff and addressing concerns promptly
- Facilitated timely patient discharges by collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team
- Promoted professional development among nursing staff via regular mentoring sessions and educational opportunities.
Clinical Nurse Specialist/ In-Charge - Emergency Department
The Northern Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2018
- As a senior team leader and in charge of the department, I guide the team to consistently reach our NEAT and KPI's that enabled our emergency department to be ranked among the top in its region for key clinical, performance and ambulance offload
- I liaise with other specialities to deliver holistic individualised treatment for my patients to ensure they receive the most appropriate and safe care they deserve
- Continually evaluate health education needs of staff and provided necessary training and instruction, and as a specialist I am currently providing tutorials for graduate and step nurses to help further their clinical skills and judgement
- I participate in Social Club and the WellBeing Club to improve staff morale, communication, trust by providing regular activities outside and inside the hospital
- I am currently participating in the Trauma Committee, completing audits on patients who meet trauma standby/trauma calls as per our trauma guidelines and ensuring patients are receiving the best trauma care
- I am currently a member of the Airway/Resus committee to improve Certified Nurses and Doctors care and skills for the rapidly deteriorating patient who needs quick intervention to help improve their outcome
- Whilst working in Resuscitation, I am caring for the most unwell patients
- I monitor them and adjust treatment for signs of deterioration and improvement through skills I have developed through courses, experience and clinical judgement
Post-Graduate Qualified Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
The Northern Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Monitored patients with acute and chronic conditions during their presentation to the hospital whilst individualising their care dependent on their deterioration or improvement
- Escalating when appropriatce to ED/ICU Doctors of a deteriorating patient to provide timely treatment and interventions
- I liaise within the multidisciplinary team and provide communication to NOK, family and patients themselves of their plan and treatment
- Worked in the Resuscitation Area, and participated in arrests, cared for unstable patients and where applicable helped the transfer of patients to other hospitals
Step Program Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
The Northern Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2016
- I completed a 6 month program that facilitates the transition of Registered Nurses into the Emergency Department
- I completed several study days and worked with educators to develop clinical skills and knowledge relevant within the department
- Developed patient assessment skills and practical skills e.g
- Cannulation, 12 lead ECG interpretation to recognise unwell patients and treat them accordingly whilst adhering to local polices and procedures
Education
Nursing Unit Manager Leadership Program
Australian College of Nursing
07-2023
Post-Graduate Certificate - Emergency Nursing
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC01.2017
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
QUT Gardens Point Campus
Brisbane City, QLD01.2012
Skills
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing and awarded Post-Graduate of the Year
- ALS Trained
- PALS Trained
- BLS/CPR Assessor
- Staff training and development
- Cannulation
- VMAT candidate
- Male catherisation
- Triage trained
- Resus Trained
- Neonatal Resus and Advanced Neonatal Resus
Accomplishments
- Post-Graduate of the Year - Elaine Killeen Award, 2017
- Australian College of Nursing - Nursing Unit Manager Leadership Scholarship, 2023
Timeline
Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency Department
Northern Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Unit Manager - Chest Pain Evaluation Unit
The Northern Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Paediatric/Emergency Clinical Support Nurse - Emergency Department
The Northern Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency Department
The Northern Hospital
07.2018 - 01.2022
Clinical Nurse Specialist/ In-Charge - Emergency Department
The Northern Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2018
Post-Graduate Qualified Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
The Northern Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2017
Step Program Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
The Northern Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2016
Post-Graduate Certificate - Emergency Nursing
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
QUT Gardens Point Campus
Nursing Unit Manager Leadership Program
Australian College of Nursing
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